Folding ramp

Abstract

Disclosed are ramps. The ramps may include a frame and a traction surface. The frame may be attachable to a mounting surface. The frame may be adjustable from a collapsed state to a deployed state. When in the collapsed state the frame may be sized to be supported by the mounting surface. The traction surface may be supported by the frame. In the n the deployed state the frame and traction surface extend from the mounting surface and provide a transition from a tailgate to a ground surface

1 . A ramp comprising:
 a frame, the frame adjustable from a collapsed state to a deployed state, when in the collapsed state the frame is sized to fit inside a cavity defined by a tailgate; and   a traction surface supported by the frame,   wherein in the deployed state the traction surface provides a transition from an exterior surface of the tailgate to a ground surface.   
     
     
         2 . The ramp of  claim 1 , further comprising a slide configured to mount to an interior surface of the tailgate. 
     
     
         3 . The ramp of  claim 1 , further comprising a support configured to be suspended from the frame when the frame is in the deployed state. 
     
     
         4 . The ramp of  claim 3 , wherein a length of the support is adjustable. 
     
     
         5 . The ramp of  claim 1 , wherein the frame includes one or more scissoring members. 
     
     
         6 . The ramp of  claim 1 , wherein the frame includes one or more slides. 
     
     
         7 . The ramp of  claim 1 , wherein a portion of the traction surface forms a portion of an exterior surface of the tailgate. 
     
     
         8 . The ramp of  claim 1 , further comprising a guardrail. 
     
     
         9 . The ramp of  claim 1 , wherein the ramp is a component of a vehicle. 
     
     
         10 . A ramp comprising:
 a frame attachable to a mounting surface, the frame adjustable from a collapsed state to a deployed state, when in the collapsed state the frame is sized to be supported by the mounting surface; and   a traction surface supported by the frame,   wherein in the deployed state the frame and traction surface extend from the mounting surface and provide a transition from a tailgate to a ground surface.   
     
     
         11 . The ramp of  claim 10 , wherein the mounting surface is a surface of the tailgate. 
     
     
         12 . The ramp of  claim 10 , wherein the mounting surface is mountable to a surface of the tailgate. 
     
     
         13 . The ramp of  claim 10 , wherein the frame comprises one or more slides. 
     
     
         14 . The ramp of  claim 10 , further comprising a support configured to be suspended from the frame when the frame is in the deployed state. 
     
     
         15 . The ramp of  claim 10 , wherein the traction surface is a perforated surface. 
     
     
         16 . The ramp of  claim 10 , further comprising a guardrail. 
     
     
         17 . The ramp of  claim 10 , wherein the ramp is a component of a vehicle. 
     
     
         18 . A vehicle comprising:
 a tailgate;   a frame comprising a plurality of slides, the frame attached to the tailgate, the frame adjustable from a collapsed state to a deployed state; and   a traction surface supported by the frame,   wherein in the deployed state the frame and traction surface extend from a surface of the tailgate and provide a transition from the tailgate to a ground surface.   
     
     
         19 . The vehicle of  claim 18 , further comprising a mounting surface attaching the frame to the tailgate, wherein when in the collapsed state the frame is sized to be supported by the mounting surface. 
     
     
         20 . The vehicle of  claim 18 , wherein the tailgate includes a mounting surface, the frame attached to the mounting surface of the tailgate.